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Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Deepest 3C dupes and alternatives SUBTL. Beauty

Very deep · Cool undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Only showing matches with light coverage, in liquid form, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 7 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Deepest 3CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
8C2 Intense Java
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$33SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Ebony Brown

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
SUBTL. Beauty
Deepest 3CChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
The match
BLK/OPL
Ebony Brown
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.05 less (38%)

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

More matches

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tower 28 Beauty

    SunnyDays Skin Tint

    65 Topanga
    Shade match 98
    $32SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: rich with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 85
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9.05 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single Deepest 3C (Very deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 3C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDeepest 3CClosest shade match8C2 Intense JavaScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#623d2d#613c2bLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared55
Longevity40Not listed8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims 8-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone none vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Ebony Brown, against SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 3C. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeDeepest 3CClosest overall alternativeEbony BrownScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour90#623d2d#5a3928Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation in Ebony Brown.

Same or better

  • $9.05 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java

Best price
$33SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation Ebony Brown

Best price
$14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9.05 less (38%)

Your shade $24 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.